800 Ezidi Women Are Held in HTS Prisons in Syria
Around 800 Ezidi women and girls are currently being held in prisons under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, according to reports from human rights groups. These women were…
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Swiss Parliament Recognizes the Ezidi Genocide
The resolution specifically addressed the horrific events of August 3, 2014, when the IS launched a large-scale assault on Ezidi-populated areas. During this attack, the terrorist group killed over 5,000 Ezidi men…
The Unbreakable Spirit of a True Artist
In 2007, Hales fled to Germany with her mother and sister—a country she eventually came to not only appreciate but, one might say, love, for both its freedoms and its values. As…
Dutch Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Joining ISIS and Committing Crimes Against Ezidis
Hasna A., a Dutch woman, was sentenced to 10 years for ISIS membership and enslaving an Ezidi woman in Syria. This marks the highest sentence for a returned female ISIS member in…
Hundreds of Ezidis Displaced Following Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s Regime
The Bashar al-Assad regime has been overthrown and Syria is currently being controlled by several rebel groups (associated and backed up by different countries). Once backed by Russia and Iran, Assad’s regime…
Escalations in Syria Rises Potential Threats to Ezidi Population in the Region
In response to the escalating violence in Syria, the Iraqi government has significantly bolstered military presence along its western border, particularly in the Shingal region, home to Iraq’s Ezidi citizens. The decision…
MEDIHA Team Joins Variety Doc Dreams Panel with Malala Yousafzai
Malala shared her admiration for Mediha’s courage and her desire to bring attention to the plight of Ezidi women and girls. Mediha, who has looked up to Malala as a source of…
Nobody’s Listening” Virtual Reality Exhibit Honours 10th Anniversary of the Ezidi Genocide
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, in partnership with Yazda, hosted the “Nobody’s Listening” Virtual Reality (VR) Exhibition this week to mark the 10th anniversary of the Yezidi genocide. This exhibition brings to…
Signature Campaign for the Recognition of the Ezidi Genocide Launched
The Shingal Autonomous Administration in Iraq has announced the launch of a signature campaign to recognize the atrocities committed against the Ezidi people, particularly the events of August 3, 2014, as genocide.…
Ezidis Commemorate the 9th Anniversary of Şengal’s Liberation with Torchlight March
The Êzidxan Youth Union and the Şengal Young Women’s Union celebrated the 9th anniversary of the liberation of Şengal (Sinjar) with a torchlight march. This event commemorated the region’s liberation from ISIS…
New Developments in Custody Battle for Ezidi Child Between Biological Family and ISIS Widow
The Ezidi child was initially rescued from ISIS in 2021 after being trafficked through the dark net for sale. Sabah Ali Oruç, who was arrested in connection with the abduction, admitted to…
Iraq Wants to Legalise Child Marriage in Order to Protect ISIS
The proposed legal change would legitimize child marriage, putting young girls at greater risk of abuse, forced marriage, and poor health outcomes. Although the acts committed by the ISIS-members since 2014 should…
Ezidis Are Not Allowed To Visit Lalish – The Holiest Site for the Ezidis
Ezidis speak Ezdiki and they are followers of the Ezidi religion called Sharfadin. Ezidis are an ethnic and religious group (ethnoreligious group) and their religion is more than 6700 years old.
New Genocide Case Opened in France – Perpetrator Committed Genocide against Ezidis in Syria
FIDH has reported that on October 9, 2024, Sabri Essid, also known as Abou Dojanah al-Faransi, was indicted by the Paris Criminal Court for genocide and crimes against humanity against the Ezidi…
Key observations from the Ezidi Genocide Trial in Sweden
The risk of not acknowledging this fact is that some may try to exploit the suffering that Ezidis have endured. Certain actors in the Middle East, particularly those who refuse to accept…
Day 2 of 31: Court Hearing in Sweden’s Genocide Case Involving the Ezidis
The Swedish national, named Lina Ishaq, is accused of having nine Ezidi children and women in her home in Raqqa, Syria between 2014 and 2016.
French Judge Orders Trial for Genocide and Enslavement of Ezidi Girl
25.09.2024 A 35-year-old French woman, Sonia Mejri, is facing trial for genocide, crimes against humanity, including enslavement, torture, and rape, stemming from her time living with her former husband, Abdelnasser Benyoucef, a…
The Unique Identity of the Yezidis (Ezidis) and Their Distinction from the Kurds
The Yezidis, also known as Ezidis, are an ethnoreligious people predominantly residing in the Middle East, including Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Armenia. The Yezidis are a distinct and separate group with their…
Ezidis are commemorating the 17th anniversary of the villages of Al Qahtaniyah and Aljazeera bombings, 2007 August 14th
Ezidi district of Al-Qahtaniyah, west of Nineveh governorate, Ezidi people who are currently living in IDP camps still remember August 14, 2007, as the day when their region experienced the deadliest series…
Hate Speech Sparks Fears of Violence Against Ezidis in Iraq
As an ancient ethno-religious minority, the Ezidis have faced persecution for centuries due to their faith. The self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and Syria viewed Ezidis as heretical devil worshippers.